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Value& Quality Multi-Zone Retro-Mate® With Coils! FOCUS AHR EXPO POST-SHOW ISSUE Replace Old Multi-Zone Rooftop Units In Hours, Not Days! Forget about removal of existing roof curbs when replacing Multi-Zone rooftop units. Thybar’s Multi-Zone Retro-Mate® is custom fabricated to adapt the existing roof curb and zoning to the new roof top unit. Our comprehensive library of new and old rooftop specifications lets us design a matching MultiZone Retro-Mate® without extensive field measurements. Reduced engineering and construction time lets you bid more competitively! * Saves time & costly roof construction. * Preserves roofing integrity and reduces system downtime. * Takes advantage of existing duct work and zones. LEFT: Lennox’s Jeff Hartnett, product manager for commercial split systems, discussed the benefits of choosing the Humiditrol dehumidification system for split systems. RIGHT: Thermolec Ltd.’s new Acu-Steam humidifier is self-cleaning and has an LED display for usage and maintenance ease. ThyCurb Illinois 800-666-CURB Ohio 800-837-CURB www.thybar.com Texas 800-777-CURB info@thybar.com Kentucky 800-993-CURB fax: 630-543-5309 Nevada 866-917-CURB ThyCurb by the fabricating division of Thybar Corp. eProduct #77 at achrnews.com hybar021808.indd 1 1/2/08 accessory, it can be matched with three-phase S-Class™ and T-Class™ 3-5-ton R-410A commercial air conditioning or heat pump split systems. Munters Corp. (www.munters.us) featured its DryCool ERV. This product combines desiccant dehumidification with total energy recovery to produce a unit that supplies 100 percent makeup air utilizing energy recovery from the exhaust airstream. The unit features R-410A refrigerant and galvalume foam injected double wall construction. 11:09:36 AM Packaged direct expansion cooling is included to provide a complete conditioning system. It has a direct expansion refrigeration system with cooling coil, integrated condensing package, desiccant wheel, enthalpy wheel, supply fan, and exhaust fan. Heating options include indirect-fired gas, electric resistance, hot water, and steam. NovelAire Comfort Products (www.novelaire. com) offered its ComfortDry™ 400, a residential gas-fired desiccant dehumidifier. A separate humidistat controls the humidity of the home independently of the central HVAC system. According to the company, this compact, energy-efficient, cleanburning appliance can maintain the indoor humidity between 25-55 percent rh. The 10,000-Btuh unit is sized for up to 3,000 square feet typical. Therma-Stor LLC (www.thermastor.com) introduced its Ultra-Aire XT150H whole-house ventilating dehumidifier. Using only 6.9 amps of electricity, this new unit was designed to deliver approximately 150 pints per day at standard conditions, said the company. The XT150H operates with R-410A and contains a patent-pending, optimized air-to-heat exchanger. Sized for 3,500 square feet typical, multiple units may be used to cover larger areas. Thermolec Ltd. (www.thermolec.com) displayed its Acu-Steam humidifier. Available in capacities from 4.8 to 12.8 pounds per hour, it offers on-off operation or optional modulating controls. The unit’s self-cleaning elements are enclosed in a quickrelease stainless steel tank that contains no electrical or plumbing connections. According to the company, the unit stays clean with a siphon drain that eliminates the chance of blocked solenoid valves or pumps. It has a removable pan with an overflow protection sensor and LED display that assists in the operation and maintenance of the unit. Vital Technologies Inc. (www.vital-air.com) brought its DryMax mini-split dehumidifier to the show floor. According to the company it is ideal for residential and hotel pools, wet and humid basements, libraries, and wherever simultaneous/independent control of humidity and temperature is required. The unit uses a conventional line set for installation, prioritizes both humidity and temperature control, and is available for retrofit existing applications with ducted and nonducted models. It combines the performance of central dehumidifiers with the convenience of minisplits, said the company. The unit provides three modes of operation: heating, neutral air, and cooling. ■ NY Expo Shows IAQ Products With a Flare By B. Checket-Hanks Of The NEWS Staff eProduct #57 at achrnews.com EA010708.indd 1 EW YORK — At the 2008 Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), indoor air quality (IAQ) products came in many shapes and sizes, but they all had the potential to help HVAC contractors help his or her customers in very critical ways: ventilation, purification, and filtration. Filter manufacturer 3M (www. 3M.com) used the expo to introduce a line of Filtrete fi lters for commercial buildings. The fi lters feature integral seals designed to help reduce air bypass. Use of the fi lters may also earn points N toward Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Amcor Inc. (www.amcor groupusa.com), introduced several new air treatment products. The AA-1 Active Air Aroma Remedies is an hour glassshaped aromizer, designed to help soothe asthma symptoms and relieve inflammation associated with common colds. It comes with citrus oil sachets that are activated by heat. (According to the manufacturer, citrus oils are cold pressed from the rind of fruit. These natural essences include lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, and more.) Additional sachets are sold separately. The company said its AM-45 air purifier/ionizer is ideal for high traffic areas because it operates very quietly. It features an electronic control, three speeds, and a timer that allows the user to operate the unit continuously, or at one-, two-, four-, or eight-hour increments. The AM-45 has a fivestage filtration system consisting of a mesh prefilter, an electrostatic filter, a granulated active carbon filter, and a PCO (photo catalytic oxidation) filter working in conjunction with a UVA lamp. The AM-30 mini air tower air purifier/ionizer is said to be ideal for homes, apartments, or offices. It features electronic control, three speeds, and has a five-stage air ■ 42 12/17/07 12:55:58 PM AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING & REFRIGERATION NEWS February 18, 2008 http://www.thybar.com http://www.thybar.com http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM http://www.geaphena.com http://www.geaphena.com http://WWW.ACHRNEWS.COM

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